Siege of St. Augustine (1740 AD)

Siege of St. Augustine (Side A vs Spain) took place in 1740 AD during the War of Jenkins' Ear.

Battle facts

• Year: 1740 AD
• Date: 1740-07-20
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: the War of Jenkins' Ear
• Side B: Spain
• Commanders (A): Gen. James Oglethorpe, Ahaya Secoffee, Cdre. Pearce
• Commanders (B): Governor Manuel de Montiano
• Casualties: approx. 122 killed 16 captured 14 deserted 56 artillery pieces captured 1 schooner capturedUnknown
• Outcome: Spanish victory
• Coordinates: 29.898°, -81.311°

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